UK Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association

Thanks to everyone for their replies - I really appreciate folks taking the time to do so. An excellent point was raised by some of you with regard to grafts in Scotland. I (perhaps naively) contacted Moorfields on my understanding that it was the centre of excellence for such things and that if I w...

Hi folks Long time since I posted. I have percieverred for the past 3 years with frequent visits to hospital and regular lens type and shape changes. I am again at the point I was 3 or so years ago where I am considering a graft. My wearing time has reduced and I have to manage my day with lenses an...

Thanks all for the prompt replies - I have found Per on the member list and contacted him - I'll see what comes !!

Best regards !!

Hi folks

Does anybody know of what medical support is in place in Norway (Bergen) for folks with KC - I have conducted a quick internet search with little productive results.

Many thanks in anticipation.

Hi Mathew

This sounds very intriguing and I'm glad its has worked for you.

I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know the url so I can take a look.

Many thanks in anticipation.

Hi all I too have the exact same issue as Paul has described and have come to the conclusion that it is (as is often with KC) - one of those things we have to deal with ! In the past, I have tried wearing one lens for periods but found that it didn't help too much - I still got the headaches and had...

Thanks GarethB that helps keep things in perspective - it's not always doom and gloom !!

What is your aided and unaided acuity like just now i.e. do you get aided 6/6 in your grafted eye ?

Thanks jayuk, Sweet and GarethB for replying and sharing your thoughts - I truly appreciate them. :D I agree with all of your sentiments and do not want KC to beat me especially when it comes to my ambitions in life. My career change comes as I no longer got a "buzz" out of my old career and it was ...

Hi there folks ! I am new to the forum and wanted to share my background with you and hopefully receive some thoughts on my situation. I was diagnosed with KC circa 15 years ago and have been treated with a variety of contact lenses (hard, hard with soft on top, soft perm and now small rgps) for abo...